Watch: Fantastic Leao goal gives Milan lead against Liverpool
epa12100655 Rafael Leao of Milan during the Italian Cup final soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna FC in Rome, Italy, 14 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FEDERICO PROIETTI
Rafael Leao gives Milan lead against Liverpool
Just ten minutes into the game, a fantastic through ball from Christian Pulisic put Portuguese winger Rafael Leao through on goal, with only Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson to beat.
Approaching the goal, the winger reached the edge of the six-yard box before thumping the ball into the roof of net from close distance, with Alisson powerless to stop it from rifling in.
WHAT A GOAL FROM RAFAEL LEíO 😤 Christian Pulisic plays a perfect outlet pass and the 26-year-old Portuguese star does the rest 👊 pic.twitter.com/DN7ImhrwlI
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